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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 479.12 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 479.12 and 236.70 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 479.12 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/479.12 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 479.12 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 113,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,406.52/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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